Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
Band 5
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+971 4 330 3900About
Provided by Afridi & Angell
Afridi & Angell’s dispute resolution team is recognised as one of the strongest in the UAE. Its in-depth knowledge of the law and court procedure, commercial approach and ability to offer workable solutions is valued by clients.
We represent clients in civil and criminal matters with a number of our lawyers having advocacy rights to appear before the DIFC Court. In the local courts, our team assists and coordinates litigations with local advocates to develop strategies, evaluate facts and formulate legal positions for clients in the enforcement of awards and judgments. We built very close working relationships with UAE advocates which enable us to instruct the right advocate for the job and in supervising the case.
The team is very active in arbitrations under various arbitration rules including the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation & Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC). We represent clients in international and ad hoc arbitrations. Such cases have involved concessions, constructions contracts, contractual payment claims, banking matters, commercial agencies, partner disputes, foreign currency, futures trading and other investment matters.
Chambers Review
Afridi & Angell supports numerous international and domestic clients in cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration. It continues to be noted for its work on shipping and financial services disputes as well as demonstrating further capability in real estate and construction. It acts on matters across the GCC, representing a variety of clients, including international financial institutions and major manufacturers. It has broad experience representing South Asian clients in UAE-related and domiciled matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Afridi & Angell always fields a strong and cohesive team and are adept at handling very substantial litigation."
"The lawyers at Afridi & Angell are very effective and communicate complex legal issues in a manner that is easy for the client to understand and evaluate."
"The Afridi team understand our commercial drivers and our ideal outcome in a complex scenario. They approach us with ideas that can assist us in exploring areas we had not previously considered."
"Afridi & Angell always fields a strong and cohesive team and are adept at handling very substantial litigation."
"The lawyers at Afridi & Angell are very effective and communicate complex legal issues in a manner that is easy for the client to understand and evaluate."
"The Afridi team understand our commercial drivers and our ideal outcome in a complex scenario. They approach us with ideas that can assist us in exploring areas we had not previously considered."
Notable Practitioners
Chatura Randeniya has experience concerning the enforcement of arbitral awards and is well versed in representing construction and financial services clients.
"He guides the legal advice and manages his team effectively and economically."
"Chatura Randeniya is an excellent lawyer who provides quick and sophisticated advice."
"Chatura Randeniya sifts through to find solutions and explain things in terms that are practical. He is personable, good to work with, flexible and very knowledgeable."